Job Overview An opportunity has arisen for a paediatric Dietetic Assistant to work with our team of paediatric dietitians and assistant practitioner to support the delivery of the dietetic service to the children and young people on our caseload. The service is provided in a variety of settings including community hospital clinics, special schools, child development centre and patients own homes. You will be supporting the paediatric dietitians with the delivery of service to a variety of patients including those who require Home Enteral Tube Feeding. You will also be gathering information and screening/monitoring the nutrition of dietetic patients. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills. You will regularly be required to travel therefore, access to a car for work purposes is essential. You will need excellent communication skills to establish and maintain close working relationships with all relevant healthcare professionals and associated organisations to ensure multidisciplinary care that is of a high standard. You will be joining our friendly dietetic team and will be based at Sir Robert Peel Hospital in Tamworth which is conveniently located 10 minutes from junction 10 of the M42 and close to the historic City of Lichfield. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the delivery and development of a community paediatric dietetic service in South Staffordshire. Main duties of the job Support the paediatric dietitians with the delivery of service to patients who require Home Enteral Tube Feeding. Assist with gathering of information and nutritional screening/monitoring of dietetic patients. Provide administration for the efficient running of the Paediatric Dietetic Service based in Tamworth, including the management of the outpatient clinics. Working for our organisation By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Full Job Description and Job Specification are attached For further information or an informal discussion please contact Stephanie Jago or Amanda Masters, Team Leaders on 01827 306160. Person specification Qualifications & Training Essential criteria NVQ Level 3 or equivalent BDA Dietetic Support Worker Award – to include the Nutrition and Nutrition Support in Children module Documented evidence of a range of ongoing CPD activities. Desirable criteria Member of the British Dietetic Association AMSPAR Food Hygiene Experience Essential criteria Experience working with and communicating with children. Working in a health care setting Good knowledge and experience using Information Technology systems and software – including databases and spreadsheets. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and coordinating care. Desirable criteria Experience of working in Primary Care/Community settings. Experience of RiO Working with children. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential criteria Demonstrate effective communication, writing and listening skills. Demonstrate observation skills and ability to report back to the Dietetic Team. Demonstrate time management skills including the ability to prioritise and organise own workload. Work independently with supervision and seek advice appropriately. Demonstrate accurate keyboard skills A good understanding of medical terminology Have the ability to travel to various work locations across the Trust within a given timeframe to support service delivery. An understanding of the role of the Dietitian and that of the Dietetic Assistant. Knowledge of working within a children’s service. An understanding of some of the nutritional difficulties experienced by children in the community. A good understanding of medical terminology Desirable criteria Experience using the RIO system Experience of working in Primary Care/Community settings. Knowledge of Health and Safety and risk awareness.